Star: City monitoring Falcao

19 August 2013 09:15

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As City look to get the 2013/14 campaign started later today, transfer news still dominates the news agenda.

Top of the pile is a report in the Daily Star which claims that the Blues are one of a number of clubs keeping a close eye on Radamel Falcao, after potential issues with the striker’s salary at Monaco have hit the headlines in France.

The Colombian international moved to the Ligue 1 outfit this summer from Atletico Madrid, but is now said to be seeking a second switch as he faces losing half his current salary to French tax laws.

Tony Stenson writes: “The Ligue 1 club last night tried to laugh off the suggestion but the row over their finances continues to rumble on.

“Frederic Thiriez, president of France’s football governing body LFP, believes Monaco have an unfair advantage over other clubs in the French top flight because they can offer players huge wages with the promise of paying no tax.

“But Monaco could face a fine of £85m if they do not move in line with other French clubs where players earning figures like Falcao are currently taxed at 75 per cent.”

The website reports that the Arsenal boss is keen to recruit the City youth product, who has made 232 appearances in eight years for the Blues.

“Arsene Wenger is keen to strengthen his defence and will wait to see if the 25 year old enjoys any significant involvement in Manuel Pellegrini’s side in the opening Premier League fixtures of the new campaign before launching a late bid for the England international,” the article claims.

“Richards has two years to run on his current contract but has refused to put pen to paper on a new deal until he gets some idea of where he stands in relation to Man City’s new manager.”